by chung chinyi | Oct 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Diplomacy of Coercion: Analyzing the US-EU Sanctions Escalation Against Russian Energy Amidst Stalled Negotiations (October 2025) Abstract This paper analyzes the significant escalation in Western economic statecraft targeting the Russian Federation, initiated in...
by chung chinyi | Oct 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
The ongoing U.S. government shutdown (21 days as of Oct 21, 2025) presents multiple risks for Singapore’s open, trade-dependent economy. While direct impacts may be limited initially, prolonged shutdown could create significant spillover effects. Direct Impact...
by chung chinyi | Oct 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
An In-Depth Analysis of The Food Bank Singapore’s Revolutionary Meal Card Program Executive Summary The Food Bank Singapore’s Feed the City 3.0 initiative, launched in September 2021, represents a paradigm shift in how food assistance is delivered to...
by chung chinyi | Oct 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Geopolitical Whiplash: Trump’s Putin Summit Reversal The past week has exposed the profound uncertainty now characterizing Western alignment on Ukraine. President Trump’s announcement of an imminent meeting with Vladimir Putin in Budapest sent...
by chung chinyi | Oct 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Meta’s decision to lay off 600 employees from its artificial intelligence division represents a significant strategic pivot in how the tech giant is managing its AI investments. Despite booming AI demand and record profits, the company is engaging in selective...
by chung chinyi | Oct 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
The diplomatic whirlwind of August-October 2025 has exposed the deep fractures in US-Russia relations despite President Trump’s repeated attempts to broker peace in Ukraine. From the historic but fruitless Alaska summit in August to this week’s abrupt...
by chung chinyi | Oct 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Bishan often gets overlooked in Singapore’s great food debate between East and West, but this central neighborhood is quietly home to some of the heartland’s most satisfying eats. Beyond the usual Junction 8 crowd, Bishan’s coffeeshops and standalone...
by chung chinyi | Oct 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Art of Diplomatic Damage Control When NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stepped before reporters in Washington on October 22, his message was clear and carefully calibrated: the widely reported tensions between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President...
by chung chinyi | Oct 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
1. Spicy Garden Mala Hotpot Grill Fish • Steamboat Location: Aperia Mall, 02-16 Stall R2, 12 Kallang AvenueNearest MRT: LavenderHours: Monday to Sunday, 12pm to 9pmPricing: S$2.20 per 100g Overview Tucked away in a corner of Aperia Mall, Spicy Garden offers one of the...
by chung chinyi | Oct 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Defying Orchard Road’s Luxury Reputation Orchard Road, Singapore’s glittering retail artery, is synonymous with high-end shopping, luxury hotels, and premium dining experiences. Yet hidden within the strata malls that dot this expensive strip lies a...
